A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3573670 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3575560 epoch_slot_no: 11560 block_no: 3573503 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-12-30 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3130e8cee433f3d05c21c27b7e30ddd5de97bb8b4a7919733bf7c0e7745869e8Block Operator
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